Barnes was born… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Barnes (b. 1956) is an Australian rock singer.
Barnes was born James Dixon Swan on the 28th April 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia with his family when he was six years old.
He first came to public attention as the lead singer with popular Australian pub-rock band Cold Chisel, which he joined in 1973 and with whom he recorded seven albums between 1978 and 1983. When the band split up in 1983 he launched a solo career almost immediately; his first album, Bodyswerve, entered the Australian charts at number one. It was the first of a remarkable run of top charting albums for Barnes, as each of his first six solo albums entered the charts at number one, a feat that no other Australian artist is likely to match.
In 1986 Barnes recorded two singles with INXS, duetting with that band's singer Michael Hutchence on a cover of The Easybeats' "Good Times", and "Laying Down the Law", which was co-written by Barnes with INXS members Andrew Farriss and Hutchence. "Good Times" was used as the theme song for the Australia Made series of concerts that toured the country in the summer of 1986-1987. Both songs later appeared on the soundtrack of the 1980s teen vampire film The Lost Boys.
Following Hutchence's death in 1997, Barnes appeared live on stage with INXS at shows throughout Australia between 1999 and 2001.
His album Double Happiness, released in July 2005, reaffirmed his popularity, entering the ARIAnet albums chart at number one, his seventh album to do so. Barnes was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on the 23rd October 2005 for his solo career efforts. Coupled with Cold Chisel's previous induction, Barnes is the only artist to be entered into the Hall of Fame twice.
Barnes is also the father of singer David Campbell, who recently starred in the Australian production of the musical Sunset Boulevard, and was a contestant on the Australian television programme Dancing with the Stars. The two perform the duet "Wichita Lineman" on Double Happiness.
The Best
Jimmy Barnes Lyrics
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You come to me, come to me wild and wired
Oh, you come to me, give me everything I need
Give me a life time of promises and a world of dreams
Speak the language of love like you know what it means
Mm, and it can't be wrong, take my heart and make it strong, babe
You're simply the best, better than all the rest
I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart, baby, I would rather be dead
In your heart I see the start of every night and every day
In your eyes I get lost, I get washed away
Just as long here in your arms I could be in no better place
You're simply the best, better than all the rest
Better than anyone, anyone I ever met
I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart, baby, I would rather be dead
Each time you leave me I start losing control
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
I can feel you even when I'm alone
Oh, baby, don't let go
You're the best, better than all the rest
Better than anyone, anyone I ever met
I'm stuck on your heart
I hang on every word you say
Tear us apart
Baby I would rather be dead
Oh you're the best
The lyrics to "The Best" by Jimmy Barnes featuring Tina Turner speak of an intense love and devotion between two people. Barnes expresses his need for his partner to be there for him when his heart is on fire, and Turner's response is wild and wired. He describes how her love gives him everything he needs, including a lifetime of promises and dreams. The language of love is spoken fluently between them, and despite society's opinion, it cannot be wrong. Their love takes Barnes' heart and makes it strong.
The chorus repeats that Turner is simply the best, indicating that she surpasses all other love interests in Barnes' life. He is enamored with her and stuck on her heart, hanging on every word she says. Barnes would rather die than for them to be torn apart. Their love is so intricate that Barnes can see the start of every night and day in Turner's heart. He gets lost in her eyes and finds himself in the best place when he is wrapped in her arms.
In the second verse, Barnes admits that when Turner leaves, he starts to lose control. She takes his heart and soul away when walking away from him, and he can still feel her even when he is alone. Barnes begs her not to let go because she is undoubtedly the best and better than anyone he has ever met.
Overall, "The Best" by Jimmy Barnes featuring Tina Turner speaks of a love that is all-consuming and mesmerizing. The love between the two is intense, and they are powerless to resist each other. They needed each other to be complete.
Line by Line Meaning
I call you when I need you, my heart's on fire
I contact you in desperate moments because I cannot control my intense emotions.
You come to me, come to me wild and wired
You arrive with enthusiasm and energy, ready to engage with me fully.
Oh, you come to me, give me everything I need
You meet all of my expectations and provide me with what I require.
Give me a life time of promises and a world of dreams
I desire a long-term commitment from you, filled with endless possibilities.
Speak the language of love like you know what it means
Express to me your affection fluently and with conviction.
Mm, and it can't be wrong, take my heart and make it strong, babe
Our connection is right in every way, empower me with your love.
You're simply the best, better than all the rest
You are unmatched in your excellence and superiority.
Better than anyone, anyone I ever met
I have never encountered someone who surpasses you.
I'm stuck on your heart, I hang on every word you say
I am captivated by your heart and completely attentive to everything you utter.
Tear us apart, baby, I would rather be dead
I cannot imagine a future without you, separation would be unbearable.
In your heart I see the start of every night and every day
I find the beginning of every day and night within your loving heart.
In your eyes I get lost, I get washed away
Your captivating gaze causes me to become fully immersed within you.
Just as long here in your arms I could be in no better place
As long as I am secure and held within your embrace, there could be no place better.
Each time you leave me I start losing control
My ability to remain calm and collected diminishes whenever you depart from my presence.
You're walking away with my heart and my soul
When you depart, you take with you the entirety of my being.
I can feel you even when I'm alone
The memory of your presence remains long after you have left.
Oh, baby, don't let go
Hold onto me firmly and never let me go, my love.
You're the best, better than all the rest
You are the epitome of excellence, surpassing all others.
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Holly Knight, Mike Chapman
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@terryvanloan3870
3:37 Don't think I've ever heard a more good feel to the heart version than this. Didn't even know of Jimmy Barnes till this. True definition of carefree fun and dynamic vocals between these two. You can clearly see the love, the admiration and respect these two had for each other in this video.
R.I.P. in eternal heaven and love Tina, and thank you for simply being the best!!!! Thank you also for the many wonderful truth and heartfelt songs you gave us over your many years!!
You are so dearly missed, and in my opinion, no one will ever match up to you on any level, your hearfelt emotion when singing, your ageless beauty, legs to die for, vocal range, true showstopper, and a timeless beautiful smile to match it all!! All she had to overcome to deliver music the way she did is phenomenal. God I miss you Tina, your passing hit me hard as I listened to so much of your music growing up....Simply the Best, Don't Wanna Fight, What's Love Got to Do With It, When the Heartache is Over, the list goes on and on.
Our True Queen of Rock and Roll!!
SIMPLY THE BEST!!!
@khadennowack9303
R.I.P. Tina Turner (1939-2023)🕊
Thanks for all the amazing songs.
Condolences to the Turner family❤️
@user-vn6hk2sw1z
😭😭😭😭😭
@rayaleigh6669
Jimmy is one of the very few who could hold his own with Tina. What an incredible collaboration by 2 amazing vocalists.
Rest easy Tina. You will remain, simply the best ❤
@The_Last_Ninja
It would have been great if Tina Turner and John Farnham did a duet together. If two voices matched together it would have been those two, even though Jimmy Barnes was okay too!
@davidmckenna4534
The world lost a goddess .Aussie love to you when you arrive in heaven show them all how it is done you will be missed but remembered.
@tanqdimova8901
Страхотно изпълнение на тези талантливи изпълнители!❤❤❤
@nghandihede5928
Truth n Facts ❤😂
@jameswasson4471
This has is the best version of this song fure.i imagine Chris ubank is taking it harder than most of us
@terryvanloan3870
3:37 Don't think I've ever heard a more good feel to the heart version than this. Didn't even know of Jimmy Barnes till this. True definition of carefree fun and dynamic vocals between these two. You can clearly see the love, the admiration and respect these two had for each other in this video.
R.I.P. in eternal heaven and love Tina, and thank you for simply being the best!!!! Thank you also for the many wonderful truth and heartfelt songs you gave us over your many years!!
You are so dearly missed, and in my opinion, no one will ever match up to you on any level, your hearfelt emotion when singing, your ageless beauty, legs to die for, vocal range, true showstopper, and a timeless beautiful smile to match it all!! All she had to overcome to deliver music the way she did is phenomenal. God I miss you Tina, your passing hit me hard as I listened to so much of your music growing up....Simply the Best, Don't Wanna Fight, What's Love Got to Do With It, When the Heartache is Over, the list goes on and on.
Our True Queen of Rock and Roll!!
SIMPLY THE BEST!!!
@Deblaw60
You must watch Jimmy Barnes and John Farnham more, especially their live performances of their duet When Something is Wrong with my Baby. Aussies two rock n roll legends. John in particular can sing any genre. Enjoy !!! 😍🤩